Brooks married Ruby R. Walton on Aug. 31, 1947, at the First Christian Church, where he was a member. Ruby passed in Nov. of 2005.

He attended the Greeley Schools and graduated from Greeley Central in 1942.

In 1943, Brooks entered into the Army and was assigned to the 53rd Armored Engineers of the 8th Armored Division. After he was discharged, he started working for his father and C.H. Young and Sons, General Contractor. After a few years, he went on his own. He was registered with the State of Colorado as “Colorado House Doctor,” for 35 years until he retired.

He is survived by his son, Brian (Rev. Denise) Cole, of Wisconsin, and their daughters, Jenifer and Elisabeth Cole; son, Donald R. (Debra) Cole, Salem, Ore.; and five nieces and five nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Cole; his parent;s and a brother, Ret. Col. Murray W. Cole.

No services will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Greeley, in care of Allnutt Funeral Services, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO, 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.

Luis S. Rocha, Jr.

May 29, 1974-Feb. 5, 2013

Age: 38

Residence: Iliff, Colo.

Luis S. Rocha Jr., 38, of Iliff, died Feb. 5, 2013, in Greeley. Luis was born May 29, 1974, to Luis Salinas Rocha Sr. and Consuelo (Montes) Rocha in Iliff.

He was a farmer through the years. He especially loved his boys.

He is survived by sons, Martin, Luis III, Angel, and Julio; and numerous family and friends.

Luis was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Visitation will be from 10-6 p.m. Friday, with Vigil service following at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Levi Sarchet

Oct. 4, 1979-Feb. 2, 2013

Age: 33

Residence: Wellington

Levi Robert Sarchet, 33, of Wellington, died at Poudre Valley Hospital on Feb. 2, 2013. He was born Oct. 4, 1979, at Weld County General Hospital to Rodney and Lori Sarchet of Pierce, Colo.

On May 30, 2006, he married Shana Wilson in Wellington. He went to Valley High School, Gilcrest, Colo., and made a lifetime of friends. Levi was a “master” at customizing 4x4 Vehicles, installing winches and lift kits, and driving semis to deliver drilling rigs all over. He loved seeing the U.S. and Canada. Levi was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, boater, four-wheeler, etc. At the time of his death, he was working for T Force Energy Services in Greeley, a job he excelled at and loved.

Levi is survived by his wife, Shana; beloved son, Deiken, his “Miny Me”, they did everything together; his adopted daughter, Alexis and her daughter, Eliana; his parents, Rodney and Lori Sarchet; parents-in-law, Steve and Ramona Wilson; brothers, Lucas (Krissandra) and Nathan; nephews, Kain and Jaxon; nieces, Taylor, Adia, Kaitlen, and Cherrie; Shana’s family; and many friends and co-workers.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wayne and Arvilla Sarchet and Robert and Marie Colson; his uncle, Denny Sarchet; and adopted son, Zechariah.

He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed forever. Memorial contributions may be made to the Levi Sarchet Memorial Fund in care of Shana Wilson. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at The Four Way Baptist Church. 9966 Weld County Road 41, Hudson, CO.

The family moved to Colorado when Harry was a year old. Harry worked on farms in the Eaton and Ault areas. In 1951, he went to work for Monfort Feedlots in Lucerne, where he worked until his retirement in 1984. In Dec. 2010, Harry sold the home he had lived in for 60 years and moved to the Sterling House.

After he retired, Harry spent his time fishing and working in his yard and garden, and was known in the neighborhood for the best roses around.

Harry is survived by one sister, Clara Hettinger; one brother, Edward both of Greeley; a stepdaughter, Betty Miller, of Paso Robles, Calif.; step-daughter-in-law, Carol Lebsack of Greeley; three step-grandchildren; three great-stepgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Fred and Albert; sisters, Mary Bevel, Millie Greenwalt, Lydia Rusch, and Esther Foose; stepson, Larry Lebsack; and stepgranddaughter, Sandy.

Visitation is from 9-10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, followed with a funeral service at 10 a.m., all at Adamson Chapel. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Fund in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Service, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO, 80634.

Pete Torrez, Sr.

June 29, 1929–Feb. 5, 2013

Age: 83

Residence: Greeley

Pete Torrez, Sr. 83, of Greeley, died Feb. 5, 2013, at the Hospice Inpatient unit, North Colorado Medical Center. He was born June 29, 1929, in Wichita, Kan., to Manuel M. and Ruperta (Hernandez) Torrez.

Pete grew up in Ovid, graduating in 1948, from Ovid High School. After graduation, he worked at the Ordinance Depot in Sidney, Neb. He was drafted into the Army in 1950. He served during the Korean War and attained the rank of Corporal. He was honorably discharged in Oct. of 1952, and returned to Ovid. Pete was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of the Jake Uhrig Post No. 3541, VFW, Sterling, serving as post commander. He was also the District Chaplin and a three time delegate of the VFW National Convention between 1965 and 1967. He later became a member of George B. Williams Post No. 2841, Brighton.

Pete attended Barber College at the Emily Griffith Opportunity School in Denver and served his two year apprenticeship in Sterling. Pete married Jacqueline “Jackie” Cervantez on June 9, 1956, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, by Father Schumasky, in Sutherland, Neb. They lived in Sterling from 1956-1968, and then moved to Fort Lupton. He worked for Red Dale Manufacturing in Longmont and then Cottonwood Barbers from 1978, until his retirement in 2001. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church of Greeley.

Pete is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jacqueline Torrez of Greeley; two sons, Pete (Judy) of Fort Lupton and James (Brenda) of Milliken; one daughter, Roseanne (Damon) Floyd of North Platte, Neb.; son-in-law, Ted Engle; one brother, Raymond (Grace) of Denver; one sister, Elsie of Fort Lupton; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cynthia Engle; three brothers, Bill, Pat and Manual; grandson, Pete Torrez; and one niece, Tina Blea.

Visitation will be held from 4–7 p.m., Friday, at Stoddard Funeral Home. Liturgy Service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Stoddard Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens.